Account Executive - Sake

Chinese Bilingual Account Executive - Sake

Who we are:

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese food service suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide.

Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

• All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.
• Location:
  
  El Monte, CA.
• Hours:
  
  M-F: 8AM – 5PM.

• Travels domestically and internationally to visits customers and potential customers to educate them on Japanese liquors including sake, shochu, wine, other liquors; provides information and necessary support to reach sales targets and increase the sales of the Company’s liquor products.
• Supports sales associates across all sales divisions to achieve the monthly sales targets assigned by Sake Specialist Director.
• Designs sales and marketing plans with sales teams to develop new accounts and achieve quarterly new account development targets.
• Supports category manager to develop strategies to improve market share in all product lines.
• Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building report.
• Works closely with Sales Associates to understand their needs, and offers solution by educating their clients on how our liquor products and services can benefit their business.
• Attends various Japanese Government promotional events.
• Works closely with management and sales teams to prepare new account development plan, market/competitor analysis, sales performance and other analysis reports as required.
• Plans, coordinates and attends sake, shochu, beer, and whiskey related events.
• Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Coordinates with Tokyo Mutual Trading and vendors to organize tasting events.
• Create Social Media contents and maintain quality contents and strong engagements.
• Participates in the weekly sales meetings.
• Assists with Sake School events, classes and competition tasting.
• Attends semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Obligation to answer to all management as requested.

• Able to go on domestic and international business trip by car and airplane.
• Able to work without sitting for extended periods of time, including standing and walking.
• Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to use the phone for extended periods of time.
• Working Conditions.
• Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office.
• Maybe need to be at outdoor events.

• Business level English required – Read/write/speak/listen.
• Business level Chinese highly preferred.
• Has and maintains a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
• Sake sommelier certificate or equivalent preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Bachelor’s degree and above preferred.
• 4+ years of Japanese liquor including wine, sake, shochu, and spirits sales experience and sake advisor license are preferred; however extensive experience in Japanese food sales or restaurant business will be considered.

• Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention…